A Boring Dystopia

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Millions can no longer afford their rent (mynorthwest.com)

submitted 9 months ago by CombatWombatEsq@lemmy.world to c/aboringdystopia@lemmy.world

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[–] c0mbatbag3l@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

It seemed sensible when the economist Henry George postulated it as the solution for wealth inequality and the seeming rise of material desire that the uber-rich cause in the market. Unfortunately no one listened and the landlords won, and now we're here.

[–] dipshit@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

landlords with corporate money and lobbyists, I imagine. hopefully some change can happen on a city level.